Saturday, April 20, 2013

Visit with me for a few minutes
to see all that is emerging in this relatively new garden.

A very cool morning in the 30's
but now the sun is shining so bright.

As I sat outside for a few moments
wondered if I pointed my camera to the sky
would it reveal the lovely view I am seeing.
It worked

The lilacs smell heavenly
and want some on the table inside
but hate to pick.
Snowball bush getting ready to bloom,
much has emerged in the small garden
and much has not surfaced.
So much pleasure to see all that has been
planted arrive and all the wildflower seeds
planted are a special gift.
Prayer flags are blowing in the breeze.

A busy life in the past
and so welcome is this time of slowing down
and enjoying nature...

The cuttings of many perennials that have been moved from home to home - all look
great.

Wild flowers are beginning to bloom. Pear and Apple tree are in bloom. Also a blueberry bush,
raspberry and blackberry bush are looking good (just enough for a bowl at breakfast)

Filling humming bird feeders and waiting for them to arrive.

My son who is visiting
continually comments
on what a beautiful Spring, so colorful,
everything emerging and how different it looks from Thailand.

The thought
comes to mind
is it always this beautiful,
colors so vibrant and quiet and peaceful
on this little plot of land
or is it
that the Winter seemed so long
or that I realize there are not as many
Springs in the future for me to enjoy
as there was in the past...

Soon daughter from Florida and granddaughter from New York will be visiting for a few
days.

Daughters, soninlaw from the big local city and two young granddaughters will visit next weekend.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

I share a lot with my children and grandchildren,
believing it is important. Some they ask for and a lot I share
because I want them to know. They might be interested or not
is not important to me. Just feel it is important to pass this on while
I am still living.

A lot of family information I was never aware of
until my mother and grandmother's were no longer living.

They did not share and I never thought to ask and
this one shares without being asked.

Since their death when some information is passed on I hear it
but sometimes it is coming from one where there never was
a personal relationship. So some of the information I believe and
some the thought it might not be exactly the way it was.

Information passed on many times changes over the years. So be wise, listen
and it might be not totally correct.

Regarding my mother, some of her sharing may be due to the fact that my mother was very young
when she married at age 17 and I soon after was born. But she never shared as she grew
older and passed away at age 82.

Because of my interest and life as the years went by I can remember
even now - quite often - her saying to me
"if you had not been born at home with your grandmother taking
care of me - I would not believe you were my child."

Growing up I did not like hearing this but age is wonderful because now
I react to words differently. Now it puts a smile on my face as I realize
she was a child.

A dear Aunt passed away several years ago in her 90's - I remember asking her questions
about the grandmother that was so dear to me. Her reply she did not know and I would
ask why - and she would reply I never thought to ask.

So many unanswered questions on matters that seem important to me at this time.

My oldest daughter and some grandchildren ask a lot of questions and I like this. Some daughters
and grandchildren never ask. So everyone is different. I have always craved information.
Even now in these late years I am continually seeking information on many different subjects.

So as I share with my children and those from around the world
who knows if some of those words are helpful.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Rain
fell for almost two days.
It has just stopped,
soon it will be dark.
Put on my old shoes,
walked outside
and can hardly believe
what has happened.
Everything looks so fresh
and clean.
Spring
have you finally
arrived?
I sure hope so....

Monday, April 8, 2013

He handed me a small box
A gift from far away.
A small china container
when opened
it contained a small candle
with the most heavenly scent.
I asked
"what is it"
and his reply
"a famous Japanese flower
Sakura"

Saturday, April 6, 2013

My son sent me this image
Thinking I will not be on computer as much in the next weeks.
Special Email friends
you make me smile
and there are times
I think
what would I do without you :)
Right now
my mind is on cooking...

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

I have lived in rural homes
most of my lifetime.
Well aware that in the Spring a mouse will sometimes get into the house
and build a nest.

Sunday dinner
and in the oven drawer a number of times.
All was tidy.

Returning from errands yesterday I saw shredded
tissue paper on the floor of my closet.
Very aware of what this meant, a mouse was making her nest.

Looked everywhere, even the oven drawer and there it was
a beautiful nest. There was a circle of two of my vintage
pot holders. Beautiful pot holders I used for special occasions.
It was filled with nice soft material and paper.

Destroyed the nest and put out a trap and soon I had captured the mouse.

This morning I decided to take all of winter sweaters in my closet
which had been
carefully wrapped in tissue paper and put them in clear plastic boxes.

Have never had this happen before.
As I took the sweaters down and refolded there were 3 that had been
chewed badly.

Good thing
these were 3 sweaters that were mine for many years. They were beautiful
but I had not worn for several years. . So into the trash they went.

So thankful that none of my vintage cashmere sweaters or nice cardigans
had been touched.

I rarely buy sweaters anymore as they are not as good a quality as in years past
and I have a nice collection.

This is a first time experience for me.

I know how she came into my home
as I sometimes leave door to porch or garage open a short time.
Will be more careful...

Memories surface of the 3 different times a snake was found in
the old farm house. Once on the kitchen floor, in my bedroom and
another time in the cellar.

About Me

This Journal is being written for my pleasure, my children and my grandchildren. Sharing some of my past, present and thoughts for future. It is the Journal of a sensitive soul who has entered her 8th decade. My life journey has taken me down a lot of roads with many twists and turns. It's not the journey that I would have visualized at the age of 25 when a third child was on the horizon. I love the warmth of the sun, sound of rain, a crackling fire, simplicity and elegance. Find pleasure in sitting on my porch with tea in a china cup and digging in the earth. I am more myself at this time of life than ever before. A considerable part of my past was in the business world, multi tasking and being super organized. Today I am trying to simplify and be more mindful. Also learning about this journey through aging and Sjogren's Syndrome.
It is not as easy as I thought, even though I have a lot of solitude at this time of life. My days fly by and I do not think I have enough time left on earth to do and experience all that is the desire of my heart.
One thing I am sure of is that I could not make it on this journey without my daily prayer and meditating time.